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People Professional Level 5 ST0238 X 5

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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07 Jul 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Defra Commercial involves the contract titled "People Professional Level 5 ST0238 X 5," focusing on the industry category of education and training services. This tender was related to a single tender action (below threshold) method, aimed at direct procurement. It covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions such as Europe and the British Oversea Territories. The process has reached the award stage, with the award announced on 3rd July 2025. The contracting period will run from 23rd June 2025 to 23rd June 2027, allowing ample opportunity for the awarded supplier, Babington Business College Ltd, to deliver the required services.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in professional development services. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, as indicated by the suitability requirements, will find this contract advantageous for broadening their business portfolio. With a contract value of £55,000, it offers a significant business growth potential for service providers capable of delivering high-quality training programmes at a Level 5 standard. Additionally, the straightforward procurement approach can be appealing to businesses looking to engage directly without navigating complex tendering processes.

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Notice Title

People Professional Level 5 ST0238 X 5

Notice Description

People Professional Level 5 ST0238 X 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8ad4d12-be97-4331-b56c-9f1ec9bd35e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da3dafd-d33c-4353-b242-51faa6c23fd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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